FAQs
What are your hours?
Visitors, please check out our Meetup group for Open Hours, events, and classes. Please RSVP to attend.
Members have access to the space 24/7 - One of the most unique offerings in NYC!
Do I have to know how to use the equipment?
If you're not familiar with a certain tool there's very often people around willing to help you out in person or on our Slack channel. If you'd like to use some of the fancier tools on your own (Laser Cutter, CNC Router, etc) members must go through simple safety and usage training which happens on a regular schedule.
How much is membership?
We have 4 membership levels:
Standard: $110/mo for personal use. Storage bins are available for $30 (32qt) and $60 (70qt).
Business: $220/mo for business use. Storage bins are available for $30 (32qt) and $60 (70qt).
Student: $99/mo for personal use. Storage bins are available for $27 (32qt) and $54 (70qt).
Teacher: $85/mo for personal use. Your choice of 32qt or 70qt storage bin is included. This is tier is reserved for our Basic Use and Safety class teachers only.
For full information visit our Membership page or visit our wiki.
What is a Business membership?
You must pay for a Business membership if you fall under the following categories:
Your employer is paying for the membership.
You are doing work for the purposes of a corporation, self-owned, or otherwise.
Using the space as a daily workplace.
We reserve the right to re-classify membership status depending on usage.
Can I donate equipment in exchange for membership dues?
Sorry, we don’t do this.
Can I book a tour for my school/company/organization?
Absolutely. Send us a message here with a short description about your group and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
How long have you been around?
We started hosting meetups in 2013 in a small office space. In 2015 we expanded in to our current space and started offering membership.
Are you related to the Jazz club Fat Cat?
Although we are an entirely separate organization, Fat Cat Fab Lab was originally started in 2013 by the owners of Fat Cat Jazz Bar as a community project. Fat Cat Jazz Bar closed permanently during the covid-19 pandemic.
What is your refund policy for events, such as workshops/classes/courses?
We offer no refunds.
Where can I find the important FCFL member documents?
Where Is The Member Portal?
Fat Cat Fab Lab CiviCRM Portal